The ONE

Resorts
7.8
/10
Pleasant
14 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

ilaria

10.0
/ 10
Personale super! Alessandro un cameriere molto gentile e preparato, parla benissimo italiano. Tutti in generale disponibili e carini. Cucina ok pesce buono. Pulizia ok. A 2 passi da una spiaggia stupenda. Grazie!
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Philip

10.0
/ 10
Natural beauty. Spacious and many beautiful indigenous trees. Excellent ocean access.
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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi North, Kilifi, Kenya

Main Facilities

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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
The ONE is located in area / city Watamu. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Kanani Road, Watamu, Kilifi North, Kilifi, Kenya
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General


Next to a golf course

Location


With a stay at The ONE in Watamu, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Watamu Beach and Prawn Lake. This beach resort is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Malindi Beach and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Mida Creek.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Watamu Beach - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Mida Creek - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Prawn Lake - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Ruins of Gedi - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Malindi Beach - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Portuguese Chapel - 16.2 km / 10 mi
Silversands Beach - 16.6 km / 10.3 mi
Vasco da Gama Pillar - 16.7 km / 10.4 mi
Marine Park - 19.7 km / 12.3 mi
Mambrui Beach - 31.4 km / 19.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Malindi (MYD) - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi

Facilities


Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Watamu? This resort has 350 square feet (33 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Grab a bite at Restaurant Watamu, one of the resort's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the beach bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

All facilities in The ONE

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Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private beach
  • Beach umbrella
  • TV lounge
  • Spa
  • Garden
  • Beach towel
  • Beach cabanas
  • Pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Sports and Recreations

  • Beach volleyball
  • Snorkeling
  • Game room
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis court

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Kids club
  • Toys
  • Children pool

Food and Drinks

  • Poolside bar
  • Tea service
  • Snack bar

General

  • Smoking area
  • Banquet
  • Reception hall

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible path of travel

Public Facilities

  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Safety deposit box

Business Facilities

  • Conference center
  • Conference rooms

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Hair salon

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The ONE

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
12:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
, To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 12:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at The ONE
150
Number of floors in The ONE
1
Another facilities in The ONE
Outdoor pool, Private beach, Beach umbrella, TV lounge, Spa

Frequently asked question in The ONE

What are available facilities at The ONE?
There are top facilites at The ONE such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The ONE?
The standard check-in time at The ONE is starting from 12:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
How many stars does The ONE have?
The ONE is a 4.0-star hotel.
How many floors does The ONE have?
The ONE has 1 floors.
How many rooms does The ONE have?
The ONE has 150 rooms in total.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in The ONE

7.8
Pleasant
From 14 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews The ONE

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Top reviews
BISHARO MOHAMED
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff 10/10, reservation platform is scam, i booked rooms with breakfast. At hotel without Breakfast, scan
Henri
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 232 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I visited The One during off season and covid mitigation rules, and due to this circunstances, I was surprisingly the only customer in the whole large resort. I got very warm welcome and free upgrade to a seafront apartment. Nothing major to complain other than the TV in the apartment did not work, neither did the wifi for some occasions. The resort location is remote from watamu bay and basic services but the hotel have good restaurant and other facilities. I managed to get a cheap uber from Malindi Airport to the Obe but to return I needed to order an expensive (3000ksh) taxi due to the remote location and lack of cars. It is possible to do kite surfing in a nearby resort. Jacaranda bay is amazing due to its gorgeous white banks that emerge in low tides.
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ahmed
6.0
/10
Reviewed 244 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The site is excellent. But: - Staff very pleasant - advertised as few slot available but number of customers never exceeded a dozen or five percent of total. - Cost is very expensive compared to what is offered - Acces is difficult and google direction was for another hotel - for a full board choice of food was very limited and beverage was not included - No snack available.
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Philip
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 247 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Natural beauty. Spacious and many beautiful indigenous trees. Excellent ocean access.
Fridah
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Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 341 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutley enjoyed my stay here. The service was top Notch and the facilities were clean and comfortable. Looking forward to a future stay again at the one.
Mwikali
4.0
/10
Reviewed 341 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property was good, food was horrible! We had to eat outside the hotel
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic place and very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.
Patricia
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Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 359 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Food was very good ,no WiFi ,bad draft beer,door was bad to open,payed ksh 2500 for A new kea,manager runs S when you have complains,dont go there during the week
Akingbolahan
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with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 391 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

If you are planning a relaxation get-away, this is the place for you. Although getting to the location was a bit tedious because of the 5km or so stretch of bad road before the resort, the resort environment itself was quite nice. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable. The food could have been a lot better. I also think the hotel could have organized a lot more activities or made shuttles available for guests who want to venture into town. The WiFi was initially strong, but it developed problems towards the end of my stay. That said, the view from the rooms or the resort grounds are to-die-for. Amazing!
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ilaria
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Personale super! Alessandro un cameriere molto gentile e preparato, parla benissimo italiano. Tutti in generale disponibili e carini. Cucina ok pesce buono. Pulizia ok. A 2 passi da una spiaggia stupenda. Grazie!
Juergen
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

WiFi and TV problems.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 14 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews The ONE

Number of reviews per page
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40
Top reviews
BISHARO MOHAMED
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff 10/10, reservation platform is scam, i booked rooms with breakfast. At hotel without Breakfast, scan
Henri
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 232 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I visited The One during off season and covid mitigation rules, and due to this circunstances, I was surprisingly the only customer in the whole large resort. I got very warm welcome and free upgrade to a seafront apartment. Nothing major to complain other than the TV in the apartment did not work, neither did the wifi for some occasions. The resort location is remote from watamu bay and basic services but the hotel have good restaurant and other facilities. I managed to get a cheap uber from Malindi Airport to the Obe but to return I needed to order an expensive (3000ksh) taxi due to the remote location and lack of cars. It is possible to do kite surfing in a nearby resort. Jacaranda bay is amazing due to its gorgeous white banks that emerge in low tides.
Read More
ahmed
6.0
/10
Reviewed 244 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The site is excellent. But: - Staff very pleasant - advertised as few slot available but number of customers never exceeded a dozen or five percent of total. - Cost is very expensive compared to what is offered - Acces is difficult and google direction was for another hotel - for a full board choice of food was very limited and beverage was not included - No snack available.
Read More
Philip
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 247 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Natural beauty. Spacious and many beautiful indigenous trees. Excellent ocean access.
Fridah
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 341 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutley enjoyed my stay here. The service was top Notch and the facilities were clean and comfortable. Looking forward to a future stay again at the one.
Mwikali
4.0
/10
Reviewed 341 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Property was good, food was horrible! We had to eat outside the hotel
Verified traveler
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Fantastic place and very attentive staff. Will definitely visit again.
Patricia
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 359 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Food was very good ,no WiFi ,bad draft beer,door was bad to open,payed ksh 2500 for A new kea,manager runs S when you have complains,dont go there during the week
Akingbolahan
icon-with Friends
with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 391 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

If you are planning a relaxation get-away, this is the place for you. Although getting to the location was a bit tedious because of the 5km or so stretch of bad road before the resort, the resort environment itself was quite nice. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable. The food could have been a lot better. I also think the hotel could have organized a lot more activities or made shuttles available for guests who want to venture into town. The WiFi was initially strong, but it developed problems towards the end of my stay. That said, the view from the rooms or the resort grounds are to-die-for. Amazing!
Read More
ilaria
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Personale super! Alessandro un cameriere molto gentile e preparato, parla benissimo italiano. Tutti in generale disponibili e carini. Cucina ok pesce buono. Pulizia ok. A 2 passi da una spiaggia stupenda. Grazie!
Juergen
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

WiFi and TV problems.
You’ve read all the top reviews.
Number of reviews per page
20
40